After the dust has settled, the Texans placed second while the Lady Texans finished sixth at the Howard College Rodeo on April 13 in Big Spring. With one rodeo remaining on the schedule and the […]
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Category: spring 2019
Unleash shinobi warrior justice in ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice”
A bloodied shinobi warrior is struck down, stabbed to death by a group of Ashina clan soldiers. As the shinobi lays dead in the street, the Ashina turn their backs from the bloody mess. The […]
Teeters exhibit showcases mixed media sculptures
The latest exhibit in the Fine Arts Building, “Meditation & Metaphor”, features the impressive works of Steve Teeters, a local artist who attended South Plains College decades ago. Teeters unfortunately passed away in 2014, but […]
Former students honored during national TRIO day reception
National TRIO Day is a day for celebration around the increased access to higher education for disadvantaged students. Every year, high school and college students, teachers, TRIO Program staff, alumni and others turn their attention […]
Feature editor thankful for journalism experience
by REBEKAH HARVEY After 101 days writing for the Plainsman Press, I’m done. That’s really not a long time. One semester of writing and that is it. I’ve always been a curious person. After my […]
Print journalism major gains new experiences, meets lifelong friends
I’ve stared at a blank Microsoft Word doc for days now. For someone who struggles very little with writing and putting words on a page, this particular article was difficult to start. I just did […]
Veteran develops communication skills at SPC
My time at South Plains College is coming to an end. Like many before me, I will continue on to a traditional four-year university. I came to South Plains on academic probation from Texas Tech University. […]
Experience provocative universes in ‘Love, Death, & Robots’
In a world where a bowl of yogurt takes control of the United States government and charges its leaders with fixing the economy via a strict, but perfect plan, the only fallacy, as it is […]
Track teams earn multiple event titles as outdoor season winds down
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams continue to rack up event titles with only two meets left in the regular season. Elite decathlete Asani Hylton competed in the 92nd Kansas […]
Anitta impresses with trilingual album
Looking to build a successful career internationally, Anitta is bringing a new trilingual album to the world. Larissa de Macedo Machado, better known as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and businesswoman. After […]
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ adds depth of minor characters
Having to choose between her two worlds, Sabrina Spellman stands her ground against the Dark Lord in the second part of the Netflix original “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” In part 2, Sabrina is devoting herself […]
Staff writer finds outlet to share thoughts in Plainsman Press
I am very glad I got to be a part of the newspaper staff this spring semester. This has been a great experience. I learned so much about South Plains College. The newspaper staff class […]
Sufferers of anxiety at higher risk of suicide
Anxiety plays with your thought process, leaving you feeling hopeless and depressed. Your soul empties as the stress piles up, and you start feeling alone. Your brain starts whispering, “What if I wasn’t here?” while […]
Student creates own path through family legacy
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Seth Hall, South Plains College is in his blood. Hall was born and raised in Lubbock, where he lived with his family until they moved to Dallas when he was 10. […]
English professor impacts students with American literature, poetry
Ever since Mollie Moore was little, she loved to write, even writing her own newspapers. Moore has been serving as an assistant professor of English a South Plains College for six years. “I was an […]
Silent Wings Museum preserves memory of key role in World War II
Glider planes had an important role in the success of the Normandy Beach Invasion that ended World War II. The Silent Wings Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory, as well as the history, of […]
Professor selected as new dean of health occupations
Jerry Findley is making it his goal to help students succeed in order to get closer to their career paths. Findley, who recently was selected as the new Dean of Health Occupations, first came to […]
‘Unplanned’ tackles ethical issues with true story
by DEBRA MONTANDON One of the youngest directors of Planned Parenthood, Abby Johnson was a part of more than 22,000 abortions, and she counseled women on their choices. Abby’s deep conviction for a woman’s choice […]
Automotive programs receive service excellence accreditation
The Automotive Service Technology programs at South Plains College recently received the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence accreditation, raising them to the highest level in industry standards. The programs on the Levelland campus and […]
Nontraditional student steps out of comfort zone through reporting
by DEBRA MONTANDON Saying “Good bye” has never been an easy thing for me to do. Through the years, when I get close to anyone, letting go is so hard. Working with everyone at […]
